# How to use a svg in shapr3d

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [February 3, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236 "2026-02-03T02:35:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![3Dbeginner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/e9c0ed/32.png) [@3Dbeginner](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/3Dbeginner)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236/1 "2026-02-03T02:35:15Z")

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I am very new to CAD, coming from a world of vector graphics using a CO2. I am wondering how I can take a svg vector silhouette image of a car and convert it into a usable file in shapr3d? The attached svg is what I am trying to import into shapr3d and then create an offset outline around that off of the current profile of the car design. Any suggestions?

 ![DodgeCharger](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/d/8/d8654dcf9bf40711d1b028a885e250a1d642469f.svg)

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**Author:** ![GeorgeTDS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eb8c5e/32.png) [@GeorgeTDS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/GeorgeTDS)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236/2 "2026-02-03T14:21:30Z")

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In my limited experience, I have found using a drawing application to edit the SVG is your best bet. Drawing in Shapr3D is maybe not impossible but it sure isn’t as easy as using a vector drawing program. If I am grasping the principle correct you also need to create an illustration that is just lines, no fills or other effects. I had found this tutorial to be a decent start on making the image into a vector and then importing it into Shapr3D. The illustration program she uses (Affinity) is free, at least for now. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPB6Lm24tL0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPB6Lm24tL0)

Hope this helps!

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**Author:** ![TheBum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236/3 "2026-02-03T16:30:31Z")

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Or try using one of the online converters. You need to convert the SVG to a DXF, which can then be imported as a sketch in Shapr3D.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236/4 "2026-02-07T06:06:41Z")

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What computer platform are you using? On my Windows PC I would open the SVG in Corel Draw and export as DXF. Inkcsape (free) or Illustrator would also work.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-use-a-svg-in-shapr3d/40236/5 "2026-02-07T06:11:47Z")

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Here try importing this to Shapr

[DodgeCharger.zip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/uploads/short-url/rBWKJv1fQfG1Yq5qUeT5bQ7Vdhx.zip) (146.6 KB)